Jan 4, 2007 - Michael Dodge, 23, a Lake Catholic High School social studies and gym teacher and assistant basketball coach, was indicted on charges of importuning. He is accused of soliciting sex on the internet from what he believed to be a 12-year-old girl.
The school suspended Dodge and Police arrested Dodge as soon as they discovered that he worked with children.
Full name: Michael J. Dodge
Jan 5, 2007 - Dodge pleaded not guilty. He has been suspended and the school is in the process of terminating his one-year contract. Link A pre-trial is scheduled for Jan 19.
GUILTY PLEA Mar 13 - Dodge pleaded guilty. He will be sentenced on April 17. His sexual predator status will also be determined at that time.
SENTENCED Apr 17 - Dodge was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 75 days house arrest and five years of probation. He must register as a sex offender.
Nov 28 - Found at the Ohio Teacher Conduct Disciplinary Action database:
Basis for Discipline: Conviction for 2 felony counts of importuning
Discipline Action: Permanent Revocation
Date of Action: July, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Mentor, OHIO
